Cassandra Moore, LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | Child Anxiety, PCIT & Tic Specialist

Cassandra Moore, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience specializing in childhood anxiety and related challenges at CBTI of SoCal.

Cassandra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) combined with creative, play-based interventions that engage and motivate children to build confidence, flexibility, and emotional awareness.

Areas of Specialization

• Child & Adolescent Anxiety — Separation anxiety, social anxiety, school refusal, and generalized worry
• SPACE Protocol — Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions, helping parents reduce accommodation and foster independence
• PCIT & PC-CARE — Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for behavioral challenges, promoting positive relationships through warmth and coaching
• Tics & Tourette Syndrome — Certified CBIT provider for children and adolescents
• ADHD — Behavioral strategies and support for attention and focus challenges
• Mood & Behavioral Disorders — Emotion regulation, behavioral challenges, and mood difficulties
• Family Therapy — Strengthening family dynamics and communication

Treatment Approach

Cassandra combines evidence-based CBT techniques with creative, play-based interventions tailored to each child's developmental level and interests. She believes in the power of engaging children in their own treatment process, making therapy feel approachable and even fun.

When working with parents, Cassandra incorporates the SPACE model to help families reduce accommodation, increase supportive responses, and foster children's independence and coping skills.

Credentials & Training

• M.A. Clinical Psychology (Marriage & Family Therapy) — The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
• B.A. Psychology & Social Behavior — University of California, Irvine
• Certified in PC-CARE — UC Davis CAARE Center
• Certified in CBIT — Tourette Syndrome Behavior Therapy Institute (TS-BTI)

Published Author

• Tic'd: A Child's Guide to Defeating Tics — Co-author, empowering children to understand and overcome tics using CBIT
• How I Kicked My Tics — Co-author

Available In-Person & Via Telehealth

Cassandra sees clients at our Newport Beach office and via secure telehealth throughout all of California.

Schedule an Appointment

Call 800-317-8010 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with Cassandra.

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages does Cassandra work with?

Cassandra specializes in working with young children, school-age children, and adolescents. She also works with parents and families.

What is PCIT and how does it work?

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based treatment where the therapist coaches parents in real-time during interactions with their child. It helps build a stronger parent-child relationship while teaching effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors.